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In my job at OGD, I get to do fun stuff. One of the interesting things that came across recently was the invitation to provide an educational session at one of the Dutch Universities of Applied Sciences, the Haagse Hogeschool, this Monday. When we were negotiating the session, the preference was around Windows 8. This … Continue reading "Pictures of my Educational Session at the Hague University"

Next week, Microsoft organizes the second TechEd continental event of this quarter: TechEd Europe 2013 in Madrid. With 7000 seats, chances are small this event will sell out (although I still have hopes due to the special Surface offer for attendees).

For a limited time, Computer Collectief is offering books on Windows Server 2008 for a mere €10 each. While all these books would be great resources and a professional way to spend your holidays on the beach, I feel one particular book, should really make it to your reading list, when you’re working with Server … Continue reading "Nice offer on a great Server Core book when you’re in the Netherlands! (and a little promotion of this blog)"

I just received confirmation on speaking at the UK Virtual Machine User Group (VMUG) Meeting in the Hilton Doubletree hotel in London on Tuesday May 21, 2013. I will be delivering my session on virtualization-safe(r) Active Directory and Domain Controller Cloning. The same session I have been delivering for the past year at numerous events, … Continue reading "I will be speaking at the UK VMUG Meeting in London"

Last week, Microsoft Netherlands organized the 2013 TechDays at the World Forum in The Hague, where both Developers and IT Professionals enjoyed two days of sessions, networking opportunities and catering. On March 6th, I visited the event space, together with Raymond Comvalius. We explored the venue, checked out the film booth my employer had set … Continue reading "Pictures of the Dutch 2013 TechDays"

As you might know, I work together with the fantastic people at the Dutch Microsoft subsidiary in a team to help them achieve the maximum amplification of their IT Professionals content. One of the goals we set, was to get people to use the Microsoft Virtual Academy (MVA). Microsofts Virtual Academy allows you to get … Continue reading "I completed a series of interviews with the highest ranking Dutch people on the Microsoft Virtual Academy (including me)"

I’m very excited to announce I’m listed to speak on the TechDays event, hosted by Microsoft Netherlands on March 7 and March 8, 2013 at the World Forum in The Hague.

Millions of Windows PCs are infected by scareware each year. Often, this kind of software fakes to be an anti-malware program. These rogue virus scanners convince Windows users their PC is infected and they need to pay to clean it. Microsofts free Security Essentials with its 10-15% market share, ForeFront Endpoint Protection, System Center Endpoint … Continue reading "Test: Real vs. Rogue"

Microsoft has been hosting Datacenter Virtualization IT Camps globally for the past few months. These no cost, hands-on technical training events for IT professionals have been a great success around the world. Microsoft subsidiaries over the world have created their own event template and approach, ranging from invite-only and online-only to open-for-everyone and in-person.